Definitions

1. noun

a small figure or design carved or cast and inserted into the surface of an object, such as a picture frame or a decorative item

“The artist used intricate inlays and insets to create a stunning piece of furniture.”

2. verb

to insert or fix something, such as a piece of wood or a decorative item, into a surface, often by carving or cutting

“The carpenter inset the new door frame into the wall, making sure it was level and secure.”

3. verb

to insert or introduce something, such as a new idea or a piece of information, into a conversation or a situation

“The professor tried to inset the concept of relativity into the discussion, but it was met with confusion.”